It looks like new bird-friendly (but not necessarily user-friendly) procedures for proposed tower construction could be with us by summer.… Continue Reading
Kevin Goldberg pursues his mission: laying out the annual SoundExchange filing requirements so that everybody that has to comply with them can know what to do.… Continue Reading
If you're looking to build a new tower, or maybe make changes to an existing tower, get set for delay if you need to register the structure through the FCC's ASR program. Recently proposed rules and interim procedures will likely extend the application process considerably.… Continue Reading
The White House Coordinator on U.S. Intellectual Property Enforcement has issued a white paper urging that:(1) illegal streaming should be made a felony; and (2) a performance rights measure should be enacted.… Continue Reading
The beginning of another year brings renewed obligations for all broadcasters who are operating a non-interactive webcast. If you're a NONCOMMERCIAL webcaster (as distinct from a noncommercial educational webcaster), check out your to-do list here.… Continue Reading
The beginning of another year brings renewed obligations for all broadcasters who are operating a non-interactive webcast. If you're a NONCOMMERCIAL EDUCATIONAL webcaster, check out your to-do list here.… Continue Reading
The beginning of another year brings renewed obligations for all broadcasters who are operating a non-interactive webcast. If you're a COMMERCIAL webcaster, check out your to-do list here.… Continue Reading
The FCC is conducting an "environmental assessment" relative to the effects of its Antenna Structure Registration Program on migratory birds. It invites your comments.… Continue Reading
The NAB has endorsed a "Term Sheet" which would establish the existence of a "performance right" requiring radio licensees to pay royalties to musical artists. I have a gut feeling of inevitability -- but my real questions involve "when" and "how much".… Continue Reading
Before the chatter gets out of hand, it might be useful to clarify what we know and what we don't know about reports that the NAB may be moving toward some negotiated settlement on the performance rights front.… Continue Reading
A long-running feud may be nearing an end. Conservation groups and communications industry groups have proposed interim guidelines for the FCC's antenna structure registration program, guidelines intended to help our fine feathered friends.… Continue Reading
It may not be surprising that the Senate Judiciary Committee passed S.379, the Senate's version of the Performance Rights Act, but the odds are still against the successful enactment of the PRA.… Continue Reading
As we reported recently, the FCC has invited comment on the Request for Declaratory Ruling filed by the MusicFIRST Coalition. For the convenience of our readers, we provided a link to a copy of the Request. Good thing that we did.… Continue Reading
A new front has been opened in the on-going struggle over the Performance Rights Act (PRA). MusicFIRST Coalition has tried to lure the FCC into the fray. And the FCC has taken the bait.… Continue Reading
As previously reported, a number of public radio entities settled with SoundExchange regarding the payment of royalties and filing of certain information regarding songs played over the Internet for the years 2006-2010, We've got a little more information now on who these stations will be dealing with.… Continue Reading
Opposition to creation of a new performance right obligation for broadcasters has past a critical threshold, garnering support from more than a majority of the House.… Continue Reading
The NAB is running a cool new contest designed to encourage radio stations to help in the fight against the move for performance rights. Check it out.… Continue Reading
The House Judiciary Commitee passed an amended version of the "Performance Rights Act", but the number of Representatives on record as opposing this legislation has now increased to 192.… Continue Reading
The House Judiciary Committee is poised to "mark up" (vote on) HR 848, the Performance Rights Act, this Wednesday, May 13. With HR 848 currently boasting 41 co-sponsors, and the opposition movement claiming formal support from 184 Representatives who have signed on to H Con Res 49, the Local Radio Freedom Act, the future of this legislation … Continue Reading
